Key skills and expertise

With 22 years of experience, the expert specializes in formative and operations research, program leadership, and monitoring and evaluation. Skilled in data analysis using STATA, SPSS, ATLAS.ti, and NVivo, the expert has led international projects across Africa and the MENA region. Career highlights include co-authoring a €1 million European Commission proposal and managing consultancy assignments for NGOs and INGOs. Responsibilities have included guiding research teams and establishing an academic department, with accomplishments such as overseeing Information Ecosystem Assessments in 13 countries and publishing influential research on migration and social protection.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the European Commission, UNDP, ACT Alliance, and the American Friends Service Committee. Involvement includes project implementation, evaluations, and capacity building in thematic areas like governance, health, and peace building. Successfully co-authored a proposal awarded €1 million by the European Commission and evaluated programs for ACT Alliance. This work spans regional and national levels across countries including Zimbabwe and South Africa.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across key sectors including food security, gender, social development, migration, human rights, media and communications, and research. Previously held roles such as Lead Researcher, Research Manager, and Consultant, providing leadership in program management, research design, and policy evaluation. Cross-cutting expertise includes integrating governance and human rights issues into regional development projects. The geographic scope of work spans multiple regions, including Africa and the MENA region, with significant contributions to international and national initiatives. Extensive geographic experience includes Iraq, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Yemen, and Zimbabwe, with deep familiarity with local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues. Recurring involvement and long-term assignments in Zimbabwe and South Africa have developed significant expertise in addressing complex socio-political and economic challenges in these areas.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in English, Shona, IsiNdebele, and IsiZulu. These language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including in-country work across Africa and collaboration with multilingual teams. Language proficiency has supported effective communication and project implementation in diverse cultural and linguistic environments. The expert earned a PhD in Anthropology from the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa. Additionally, held a position as a PhD candidate and Post-graduate Mentorship Coordinator at the Wits Institute for Social & Economic Research and has been involved in academia as a Lecturer at the University of Zimbabwe, where Sociology and Social Anthropology were taught.